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I have a 2nd degree burn on my arm from the oven, and the only thing i have here is coconut oil, will coconut oil work or make it worst?

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Yes use it: but must see the doctor , will help you heal you and prevent serious infections , also some II degree burns may ned skin graft to minimize scar formation.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/17/2015

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